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Trail running. It’s the leg burning, heart pumping activity that can be so exhausting yet so exhilarating at the same time. If you are just getting into the sport, imagining running up those steep, rocky trails that must be only meant for hikers seems like an intimidating endeavor. Knowing where to go is key so that you can train your lungs and legs for those high grade climbs and technical descents. After mastering our second round of trails appropriate for beginners you will be ready to to conquer any adventure this summer!

You’ve conquered all of the beginner trail runs across the front range. Now it is time to raise the stakes a bit and try out some more technical terrain. In this post, we will highlight our 5 favorite trails appropriate for intermediate trail runners.
These runs were chosen because of their proximity to the greater Denver metro area (all within 20-40 minutes). There are many more amazing trails to explore further west (Conifer, Genesee, Idaho springs) north (Boulder, Longmont, Fort Collins) and South (Monument, CO springs) which we hope to cover in future posts.

Trail running is one of the fastest growing sports in the world and for one main reason: it is so much fun! We are fortunate to live in a place with a myriad of park systems and literally hundreds of miles of trails right in our backyard. However, not all front range trails are suitable for beginners. Steep climbs, descents and technical terrain are a veteran trail runner’s delight but those new to trail running may find themselves beyond their ability level and at higher risk for injury.

So how to know where to start? We’ve compiled a list of the 7 best trails in Southwest Denver (within 20-30 minutes of Denver proper) for runners looking to hit the trails for the first time.

Moab is a magical place! Join our women’s group as we head West this fall to ride, run, hike and bike and explore the beautiful desert landscape. During the weekend retreat there will be the option to participate in some additional adventures including canyoneering, SUP down the Colorado river, the Moab trail half marathon, some epic mountain biking and even wine tasting! Learn more now at: lifes2shortfitness.com/moab-adventure-weekend/ #adventure #getoutside #explore #mountainbiking #trailrunning #hiking #moab #sup @ Moab, Utah ...

Gliding down the swollen Colorado river and paddling with the founder of SOL Paddle Boards was quite the treat yesterday. We soaked in the sun and enjoyed endless views of the desert landscape, fisher towers in the distance and the La Sal mountains on the horizon. #adventure #solpaddleboards #sup #utah #moab #explore #getoutside #standuppaddle #standuppaddling ...